Implement Store Serves Farm Needs Despite Spare Parts Surplus
The article notes robust parts and service at the local Implement Store in Elgin reachable by phone 2711, with Torkelson Bros. THC Dealers mentioned. It covers agriculture topics from imported Jamaican farm workers to seed potato sales, rationing adjustments, vehicle production cuts, and commodity price supports including wool, beans, peas, and binder twine costs, along with a quirky note on West Indian fish eyes as a regional delicacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Torkelson Bros
THC
Naval
Commodity Credit Corporation
It's the Same Old Game in the State Legislature
The article notes a looming shortage of 2,000 teachers for the 1943 44 school year in Iowa despite new graduates and returning teachers. It cites current staff numbers, school counts, and districts, and covers related legislation on dependent children aid, state fair funding, and wartime employment impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Parker
Iowa
Senate
Women’s Organizatons
American Legion
Lloyd Cunningham
State Fair Board
Cunningham
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Benefts
Iawa Revenue Drops in Early 1940s Auto Registrations
Iawa's automobile registration revenue declined from 10,677,302 to 9,852,083 dollars, a nine and a half percent drop, with 63,518 fewer vehicles registered compared to the previous year. December 1942 registrations exceeded January and February 1943 levels, while the year showed unusual shifts. Town health officials urge spring campaigns against the house fly due to typhoid and other diseases carried by the insect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iawa
Fly Control Urged To Prevent Future Infestations
The department urges city residents to keep garbage cans tightly covered and clean and screen homes and food establishments. Farms should remove manure and clean stables, incinerate or treat garbage not eaten by livestock, and employ fly traps, poisoning, or swatting. The aim is to stop flies before breeding to avoid worse problems later.
Iowa ration calendar and second inspection deadlines
Iowa announces ration program dates and second inspection deadlines for Class A through Class F rations, plus coupons and blue stamps. It lists Gasoline A book No. 5 valid Mar 22 to May 21, Fuel Oil Period 5 expiring Sept 30, Coffee Coupon No. 26 valid Mar 22 to Apr 26, Sugar Coupon No. 12 valid Mar 16 to May 31, and red star stamp 16 points valid Mar 29 to Apr 30 and red stamp 16 points valid Apr 4 to Apr 30.
Shoes Coupon No 17 in War Ration Book One expires
Coupon number 17 in War Ration Book One shows an expiration around June 16. The readable text notes a near term end for the shoe coupon.
Human bones described by shape and location
An outline lists human bones in three shapes long arm flat shoulder blade irregular wrist noting shapes and parts.
Insulation Key to Comfort in Warmer Months
A broadcaster and a woman discuss insulation as essential both for winter warmth and summer cooling. She notes insulation keeps heat out in summer and avoids sleepless nights, while he jokes about visibility of the cold. The exchange highlights the value of proper home insulation for year round comfort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Znonas
Want
Andrew Dummermuth
Dial
Rry Strauch
Echo Office
Tip Sepcee Essea
O'Neill Drug Company
Ford
Larson Roofing Co
Clermont
West Union
Elgin City Hall
Jack Sprat
Lawrence Gehring
ODT Diaily
Echo
Wapsie Valley
Victor
Independence Produce Co
C. J. Mulford
Mer
Hamm’s
Miller's
Heilemen’s
Blatz
Wenger's Cafe
Walter Germann
Guernsey
Farrow
Tille Hanson
Robi. Taylor
Chas. Laughton
Jamaica
United States
West Indies
Eee Baumgartner Jewelry & Electric Store
Avalon
Echo-Enterprise
Martin Amundson
Postville
Grether’s Exchange
Keith Waters
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
P. Strauch
Lulu Schmid
Feller'’s Hardware
West Elgin
J. A. Erickson
Pete Moss
Lapp
Independence Produce
Fe. C
Mulford
Briggs& Stratton Gas Engine
R. P. Strauch
Keno
Hanson
Hamm
Miller's High Life
Heilemen's
Blatz Pilsner
Elwin
K. P. Strauch
Elgia
Weibel Mill CO
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Oil CO
F. D. Welch
West Union Rendering Works
Enterprise
DIE
Jce
Lee Glea
Miles
Cnervine
Hitler
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
Elgin Farmers. Coop
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